Sports
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News in Kensington100 Hackett Students Participate in Soccer Clinic with Philadelphia Union Staff
TruMark Financial sponsored a soccer clinic for 100 students from Horatio Hackett Elementary School on Monday, May 16 at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pa. [caption id="attachment_9519" align="alignnone" width="900"] One…
Spirit Staff | 06/02/2016 -
Features in FishtownFishtown Beer Runners Go Global with International Beer Run
The Fishtown Beer Runners, the local running club founded by David April in 2007, hosted an “International Beer Run” through the streets of Philadelphia on Thursday, May 5. The event…
Michael Hanisco | 05/20/2016 -
Features in Fishtown#PhillyTreeTrek: Eagles Player Connor Barwin Helps Fishtown Family Plant Tree
Connor Barwin isn’t your typical pro football player — He rides his bike or takes SEPTA to and from practice, he likes attending local indie rock concerts, and he dresses…
Max Pulcini | 05/16/2016 -
News in Port RichmondLeprechauns Sports Association Holds Three Day Camp, 2016 Football and Cheerleading Registration Now Open
The Leprechauns Sports Association held a three day football camp last week at Monkiewicz Playground (3201 Richmond St). The camp launched the 55th year of Leprechauns sports in the neighborhood of…
Max Pulcini | 05/02/2016 -
Community in Olde RichmondFriends of Cione, ORCA Discuss the Pros and Cons of a Roman Catholic-backed Field
The Friends of Cione Playground community organization is negotiating a deal with Roman Catholic High School to fund a new turf field at the park on Lehigh and Aramingo to…
John Henry Scott | 04/28/2016 -
Features in FishtownSt. LauRUNtius: PA Senator Larry Farnese Kicks Off 5th Annual 5K Race in Fishtown
On Saturday, April 23rd, residents of Fishtown gathered at Holy Name of Jesus church dressed in brightly colored shirts and running shoes. Despite the steady drizzle of rain pouring from…
Max Pulcini | 04/27/2016 -
Family in FishtownThe Murphy’s: Fishtown Siblings Recognized For Their Athletic Abilities
For many of us, having siblings is a blessing and a curse: We fight with them, we admire them and most importantly we love them… hopefully. This can be all…
Whitney Johnson | 04/22/2016 -
EducationMarch Madness Hits the Riverwards: Community Celebrates Local Kids Who Achieve in Community Sports and Academics
While the rest of the country is captivated with March Madness, members of our community celebrated the achievements of local kids participating in youth sports and academic challenges. Port Richmond…
Spirit Staff | 03/23/2016 -
A&E in Port RichmondAmerican Ninja Warrior Set to Visit Port Richmond in May
Ninjas of the Riverwards, take heed: According to a Philadelphia Magazine article, American Ninja Warrior, a reality TV show involving contestants trying to complete the most challenging obstacle courses imaginable,…
Grace Shallow | 03/07/2016 -
Community in Temple UniversityStadium Plans Move Forward
After a special meeting on Monday, Temple University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to move forward with preliminary designs and impact research for the proposed 35,000 seat football stadium. “Temple…
Angela Gervasi | 02/11/2016 -
Community in FishtownCoach Pat Cain Honored by City Council For Community Service
Congratulations to Coach Pat Cain who was honored last Thursday by Philadelphia City Council for 53 years of volunteer work with the children of Fishtown. Cain accepted his award, accompanied…
Max Pulcini | 02/03/2016 -
News in Temple UniversityAnd the Award Goes To…
CBS Philly has named Temple Owls’ head coach Matt Rhule 2015 Sportsperson of the Year. Under Rhule’s guidance, Temple’s football team gave Philadelphians a reason to be excited in a…
Thomas Beck | 01/21/2016